girl's name
Melecia
muh-LEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 40
Melecia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1968, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1964.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melecia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1960s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Melecia?
In 1995, Melecia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Melecia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melecia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melecia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melecia
- English muh-LEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Melecia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melecia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melecia
How popular is the name Melecia?
In 1995, Melecia was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Melecia a girl's or a boy's name?
Melecia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melecia?
Melecia has 3 syllables.
When was Melecia most popular?
Melecia peaked in 1968, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.